Two episodes of Backstrom have aired in the US to decent ratings and mixed reviews, however Thomas is captivating in his turn as Gregory Valentine, the gay criminal roommate to the titular detective. In episode 2, Thomas is allowed to shine in an exchange with the strange detective Neidemeyer (Kristopher Polaha) and it’s a great glimpse of things to come.

There’s no shortage of press for Backstrom right now, so here are selected highlights:

Give Me My Remote have posted an interview with Thomas recorded during Backstrom shooting – sometime late last year as evidenced by his being 26 years old. It’s a great little interview so check it out.

BACKSTROM: Thomas Dekker previews his character, Valentine – YouTube.

Thanks to Louise for the heads up!

Madison talked to Thomas about his role as Valentine and how he came about, with Thomas sharing some details on his character and the origins. Bustle also posted a cute little profile of Thomas and whilst it’s nothing you didn’t know, it’s good exposure. Also, The Press Enterprise in their review of Backstrom cited Dekker as one of their top reasons to tune in: “3. Excellent supporting cast, with a surprising turn by Thomas Dekker.”